DE69723000T2

DE69723000T2 - PROCESSING POULTRY WITH CARCASE STABILIZER

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Publication number: DE69723000T2
Application number: DE69723000T
Authority: DE
Inventors: J. Ruldolf TIELEMAN; Johannes Edward TIELEMAN
Original assignee: Johnson Food Equipment Inc
Current assignee: Johnson Food Equipment Inc
Priority date: 1996-01-19
Filing date: 1997-01-09
Publication date: 2004-05-19
Anticipated expiration: 2017-01-10
Also published as: DK0814665T3; DE69723000D1; US5569072A; BR9704617A; EP0814665A1; EP0814665A4; DK814665T3; EP0814665B1; WO1997025873A1

Description

technical Area of Expertise
The invention relates to a Poultry processing equipment and in particular in an improved way of stabilizing and of safely holding a poultry carcass in a correct position to perform processing functions of various types on the fuselage as it extends along a High-speed transport line moves.
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It is important the poultry hull in a motionless state and in the correct position hold while on the fuselage processing operations accomplished become. If the fuselage turns or is not precisely positioned, it can Processing tool damage the fuselage, unable to to perform its function accurately or otherwise cause the process to be performed in a manner and executed way will have a lower yield of removable hulls the delivery end of the transport line.
An important consideration is the need the cloak end of the fuselage beat by beat at precisely the same Point, independent of minor changes in the bird size, to position, so that the processing tools, such as an after-cutting tool, an opening tool for the body cavity and an evisceration tool using their repeated movements of the sewer end as a reference point. That allows everyone Cut in the same way and at any time without performing to penetrate too deep into the poultry carcasses without damaging the sensitive organs and viscera and without excessive amounts of edible meat in the execution area to remove the cut. Furthermore, the movement of an evisceration tool in the fuselage cavity can be controlled more effectively so as to eviscerate Parts without damage to remove and leave no components to be removed should. If the fuselage is tilted, tilted or to one side of the Holding device is pulled away, the processing tools do not perform their intended functions.
US 5,299,976 A and US 4,265,001 A US 5,299,976 A and US 4,265,001 A US 5,299,976 A and US 4,265,001 A disclose devices for holding a poultry carcass by its thighs during processing. However, no device has any components that press inward against the opposite sides to clamp the fuselage in a side clamp while the upward clamp is also being performed. Both patents only disclose means for performing the upward clamping operation without overall applying any lateral pressure.
Summary the invention
Therefore, it is an important task of the present invention, an improved trunk stabilization mechanism for use in a high speed, mass poultry processing facility to disposal to ask where the hulls on a continuously moving conveyor system quickly through the different processing stations of the plant.
Another important task of the is a stabilizing mechanism for the present invention disposal to face the alike in connection with a variety of different types of processing machines at the stations, which different processing functions execute the fuselage, is beneficial.
Another important task of the Invention is to provide a stabilization mechanism make the entry of a fuselage into a moving holding device a processing machine and its exit simplified, to minimize the problems in this position. In this regard an important advantage of the present invention is elimination of guide rods and the like Types of deflection designs at the fuselage entry and exit points the machine.
It is also an important task the present invention is not just a way of keeping the fuselage in a safer way than was previously available to provide, but also a way to center the trunk, while he is in the holding process so that the position in which the hull ultimately for performing of processing operations the most appropriate and best position of the fuselage for performing the processing operations is.
When performing the previously mentioned tasks as well as other, not specifically mentioned tasks, the present Invention a relatively simple poultry processing device represents as claimed in claim 1.
Summary of the drawings
Figure 4 is a front elevational view of an improved fuselage retainer and operating cam track therefor embodying the principles of the present invention, showing only a single device and simplified, flat, straight-line operating cam track to fully embody the principles of the present invention fully understand; 1 Fig. 3 is a front elevation view of an improved fuselage retainer and operating cam track embodying the principles of the present invention, showing only a single device and a simplified, flat, straight line operating cam track to fully and fully understand the principles of the present invention fully understand;
2 FIG. 12 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the single fixture and the straight line operating track of FIG 1 , cut substantially along line of sight 2-2 of 1 ;
3 FIG. 10 is a partial front elevational view of the retainer and operational track similar to that of FIG 1 which, however, shows the hip and shoulder stabilizers in their fully actuated positions, in which a fuselage is clamped upwards against the fixed expansion bracket of the holding device. 3 FIG. 10 is a partial front elevational view of the retainer and operational track similar to that of FIG 1 which, however, shows the hip and shoulder stabilizers in their fully actuated positions, in which a fuselage is clamped upwards against the fixed expansion bracket of the holding device. 3 FIG. 10 is a partial front elevational view of the retainer and operational track similar to that of FIG 1 which, however, shows the hip and shoulder stabilizers in their fully actuated positions, in which a fuselage is clamped upwards against the fixed expansion bracket of the holding device. 3 FIG. 10 is a partial front elevational view of the retainer and operational track similar to that of FIG 1 which, however, shows the hip and shoulder stabilizers in their fully actuated positions, in which a fuselage is clamped upwards against the fixed expansion bracket of the holding device.
FIG. 13 is an enlarged, partial elevational view of the retainer in a rest position corresponding to that of FIG 1 , from behind; 4th 10 is an enlarged, partial elevation view of the retainer in a rest position corresponding to that of FIG 1 , from behind;
5 is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the device just above the stabilizer bar from above; 5 is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the device just above the stabilizer bar from above;
6 Fig. 3 is an enlarged front elevational view of the fixed cam structure on the inverted support block of the fixture, illustrating the manner in which the hip stabilization arms are brought into and out of the clamping structure by the cam structure in their clamping abutment with the hips of the torso;
7 FIG. 4 is a partial, horizontal cross-sectional view of the retainer from above, just above the fixed notched cam plate of FIG 6 ; 7 FIG. 4 is a partial, horizontal cross-sectional view of the retainer from above, just above the fixed notched cam plate of FIG 6 ; 7 FIG. 4 is a partial, horizontal cross-sectional view of the retainer from above, just above the fixed notched cam plate of FIG 6 ; 7 FIG. 4 is a partial, horizontal cross-sectional view of the retainer from above, just above the fixed notched cam plate of FIG 6 ;
8th and 9 8th and 9 8th and 9 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of affairs when the holding device in the area A of 1 is;
10 and 11 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of the art when the holding device is in the area B of 1 is; and 10 and 11 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of the art when the holding device is in the area B of 1 is; and 10 and 11 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of the art when the holding device is in the area B of 1 is; and 10 and 11 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of the art when the holding device is in the area B of 1 is; and 10 and 11 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of the art when the holding device is in the area B of 1 is; and 10 and 11 are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of the art when the holding device is in the area B of 1 is; and
13 are partial front and side elevational views of the holding device and the poultry carcass, respectively, which essentially correspond to the state of affairs when the holding device is in area C of FIG 1 in which the fuselage is fully attached and stabilized for processing. 12th other 13th are partial elevation views of the holding device and the poultry carcass from the front and from the side, which essentially correspond to the state of affairs when the holding device in the area C of 1 in which the fuselage is fully attached and stabilized for processing.
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shown which is suitable for use with a variety of different processing tools (not shown) for performing operations on a poultry carcass while it is being transported along a path of travel. For the sake of clarity there is only a single holding device 10 and the operational cam track 12th , which the movable, torso-stabilizing components of the holding device 10 operated while moving from left to right in 1 moving is shown in a flat, straight pattern. As those skilled in the art can well understand, in actual practice a processing machine embodying the principles of the present invention would include multiple holding devices 10 so that a number of hulls would be handled simultaneously by the machine. Further would be the operating cam track 12th preferably be arranged in a circular pattern, the holding devices moving on a carousel over the track. The trunk stabilization mechanism of the present invention is in 1 in connection with a holding device 10 that is suitable for use with a variety of different processing tools (not shown) for performing operations on a poultry carcass as it is transported along a trajectory. For the sake of clarity, only a single holding device 10 shown, and the operating cam track 12th which the movable, hull stabilizing components of the holding device 10 pressed while moving in from left to right 1 is shown in a flat, straight pattern. As would be well understood by those skilled in the art, in real practice a processing machine embodying the principles of the present invention would have multiple holding devices 10 be provided so that a number of hulls would be handled by the machine at the same time. Furthermore, the operating cam track would 12th preferably be arranged in a circular pattern, the holding devices moving on a carousel over the track.
The holding device 10 has a support frame The holding device 10 has a support frame The holding device 10 has a support frame 14th on a pair of upright, parallel guide rods 16 . 18th includes attached to a pair of upper and lower components 20th respectively. 22nd are attached. The frame 14th is seen in 1 , moved from left to right by a conveyor line (not shown), which carries a sequence of poultry carcasses to be processed. The path of movement of the conveyor line and the path of movement of the carrier 14th intersect during the period during which a special processing operation is being carried out on the fuselage and they coincide during this period.
is preferably in the form of a rigid loop with a pair of parallel legs 26th , 28 by the guide bars 16 , 18th protruding outwards and a diagonal element 30th the thighs 26th and 28 connects at their outer ends. The thigh 26th is shorter than the leg 28 as it is best in 5 is shown so that the rectilinear element 30th at an angle of about 45 ° diagonally from the short leg 26th towards the longer thigh 28 extends. Both legs 26th , 28 are slightly bent up, so initially downwards and outwards from the guide rods 16 , 18th and then substantially horizontally outward to the element 30th to protrude. The holding device 10 also has a rigid spreader bar 24 on that on the guide rods 16 . 18th is attached and protrudes outward from it in such a plane that the legs of the poultry carcass during the process of the bracket 24 spread out (see 8th to 13th ). The coat hanger 24 is preferably carried out in the manner of a rigid loop, with a pair of parallel legs 26th . 28 by the guide rods 16 . 18th protrude outwards and a diagonal element 30th which the thigh 26th other 28 connects at their outer ends. The thigh 26th is shorter than the thigh 28 how it works best in 5 is shown, so that the rectilinear element 30th at an angle of approximately 45 ° diagonally from the short leg 26th towards the longer leg 28 extends. Both legs 26th . 28 are slightly bent, initially downwards and outwards from the guide rods 16 . 18th and then essentially horizontally outward to the element 30th to stand out.
at the back of the block 32 is in the career 36 the operating cam track 12th added to the up and down movement of the block 32 to effect. The holding device 10 also has a support block 32 on that slidably on the guide rods 16 . 18th is picked up and then towards the spreader bar 24 back and forth can be moved back and forth. A cam follower roller 34 at the back of the block 32 is in the career 36 the operating cam track 12th added to the up and down movement of the block 32 to effect.
, and closed or stuck positions, as in 3 , swiveling. Any stabilizer 38 , 40 generally includes an inverted L-shaped lever arm (see 2 ) with an upper part attacking the body 46 that is generally outward and upward from the plane of reciprocation of the block 32 protruding, and a lower, upstanding, cam operated leg portion 48 which is generally parallel to the path of reciprocation of the block 32 extends. The thigh part attacking the torso 46 is flared outwardly adjacent its extreme end, while the cam operated leg portion 48 is widened inwardly at its end part. It can be seen that the pivot connections 42 and 44 between the upper and lower leg portions of each hip stabilizer 38 , 40 are arranged so that the legs 46 and 48 effective on opposite sides of the corresponding pivot connection 42 or 44 are arranged. The block 32 wears a pair of hip stabilizers 38 other 40 on corresponding, laterally spaced, extending forward and backward pivot 42 other 44 at its lower end. The hip stabilizers 38 . 40 are about the swivel connections 42 . 44 towards and away from each other between open or released positions, as in 1 , and closed or clamped positions, as in 3 , swiveling. Any stabilizer 38 . 40 generally includes a lever arm in the form of an inverted L (see 2 ) with an upper part attacking the fuselage 46 , which is generally outward and upward from the level of reciprocation of the block 32 protrudes, and a lower, upstanding, cam-actuated leg portion 48 which is generally parallel to the path of the block's reciprocation 32 extends. The torso-attacking leg part 46 is flared outward adjacent its extreme end while the cam actuated leg portion 48 is widened inwards at its end part. It can be seen that the swivel connections 42 other 44 between the upper and lower leg part of each hip stabilizer 38 . 40 are arranged so that the legs 46 other 48 effective on opposite sides of the corresponding swivel connection 42 or 44 are arranged.
for each slot. As can be seen, the inner cam edges press 58 against the lower thighs 48 the hip stabilizers 38 and 40 while the block 32 lifts and swivels the upper legs 46 inward to one another, while the Auflen cam edges 56 against the thighs 48 press when the block is up 38 lowers, which causes the upper thighs 46 pivot away from each other. The lower ends of the cam actuated leg parts 48 are forward-opening cam slots 50 other 52 ( 7th ) in a fixed cam plate 54 added to the guide rods 16 other 18th under the floating carrier block 32 are attached. The cam slot 50 corresponds to the stabilizer arm 38 while the cam slot 52 the stabilizer arm 40 equivalent. As in 6th other 7th the slots are shown 50 . 52 vertically through the plate 54 cut on a slope so that the axes through the two slots 50 . 52 to run down towards each other. This creates an inclined outer cam slot edge 56 and an inclined inner cam slot edge 58 for every slot. As can be seen, the inner cam edges press 58 against the lower legs 48 of hip stabilizers 38 other 40 while the block 32 lifts and swings the upper legs 46 towards each other while the Auflen cam edges 56 against the thighs 48 press when the block 38 lowers, causing the upper thighs 46 swivel away from each other.
expand outward to facilitate entry and exit of the shoulder and neck area of the torso during processing operations. It can be seen that the fork 64 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the holding device 10 is centered. It should also be noted that while the hip stabilizer arms 38 and 40 in terms of the fork 64 Swivel in and out, both the fork 64 as well as the arms 38 , 40 during the reciprocating movement of the carrier block 32 due to their common attachment to the block 32 rise and fall. The holding device 10 also has a pair of shoulder stabilizers 60 other 62 Comprising laterally spaced components of a fork-shaped device attached to the support block 32 at a distance under the pivot 42 other 44 are attached. The shoulder stabilization fork 64 stands outwards and slightly downwards from the level of the guide rods 16 . 18th before, the extreme ends of the stabilizers 60 other 62 widen outwards to facilitate the entry and exit of the shoulder and neck area of the torso during processing. It can be seen that the fork 64 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the holding device 10 is centered. It should also be noted that while the hip stabilization arms 38 other 40 in terms of the fork 64 swivel in and out, both the fork 64 arms as well 38 . 40 during the reciprocating movement of the carrier block 32 due to their common attachment to the block 32 rise and fall.
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as well as the shoulder stabilization fork 64 are in the rest position. During this time the trunk is in the holding device 10 pivoted with its chest facing outwards, which it in 8th and 9 is shown. The legs of the trunk are on the opposite sides of the brace 24 positioned and the neck of the torso is in the crotch of the shoulder stabilization fork 64 slipped. The hip stabilization arms 38 and 40 are spaced from the torso at this time and the shoulder stabilization fork is spaced below the shoulders of the torso. The holding device 10 moves, considered in 1 , left to right. If the holding device is in the area A of 1 is the block 32 in its lowest position and both the hip stabilizers 38 . 40 as well as the shoulder stabilization fork 64 are in the rest position. During this time, the fuselage is in the holding device 10 panned, with his chest facing outward, which it in 8th other 9 is shown. The legs of the fuselage are on the opposite sides of the spreader bar 24 positioned and the neck of the trunk is in the crotch of the shoulder stabilization fork 64 slipped. The hip stabilization arms 38 other 40 are spaced from the trunk at this time and the shoulder stabilization fork is spaced under the shoulders of the trunk.
to pivot inwards towards each other. Because the hip stabilizers 38 and 40 simultaneously with the block 32 increase, they are moved towards each other, the upper ends of the hip stabilizers 38 and 40 move up towards the spreader bar 24 and at the same time inwards towards the hips 66 of the trunk. This process has an effect not only on the abutment of the trunk through its hips and its lifting in the direction of the spreader bar 24 , but also on centering the fuselage on the holding device 10 . At the same time, the shoulder stabilization fork moves 64 up closer to the shoulders 68 approach. While the holding device 10 and the suspended fuselage move to the right and move to area B of 1 approach, hits the cam follower roller 34 at the back of the support block 32 for an increase in the career 36 that causes the block 32 up towards the spreader bar 24 moves like it in 10 other 11 is shown. That causes the inner edges 58 the cam slots 50 . 52 in the plate 54 against the lower legs 48 of hip stabilizers 38 . 40 press, causing the upper thighs 46 of which to swivel inwards towards each other. Because the hip stabilizers 38 other 40 simultaneously with the block 32 rise, they are moved towards each other, the upper ends of the hip stabilizers 38 other 40 move up towards the spreader bar 24 and at the same time inwards towards the hips 66 of the fuselage. This process has an effect not only on the abutment of the torso through its hips and its lifting towards the spreader bar 24 , but also on centering the fuselage on the holding device 10 , At the same time, the shoulder stabilization fork moves 64 up closer to the shoulders 68 approach.
comes to an end and the track is flatter at its elevated position. In this area of the track are the hip stabilizers 38 , 40 and the shoulder stabilization fork 64 fully clamped against the trunk and the cloaca end of the trunk is up against the spreader bar 24 been pressed like it in the 12th and 13th is shown. The hip stabilizers 38 and 40 have the trunk through the hips 66 up against the spreader bar 24 raised and the shoulder stabilization fork 64 has firmly up against the shoulders 68 clamped. Thus, the torso is securely held in a centered, immovable position, ready for the various processing operations such as cutting the anus, opening the body cavity, and gutting to be performed thereon. After these processing steps are completed, the carrier block 32 lowered, which causes the hip stabilizers 38 , 40 and the shoulder stabilization fork 64 released downward and outward from the fuselage. The trunk can then be removed from the holding device 10 pivoted away and transported by its overhead shackle transport line to the next processing station. At the time the holding device 10 the area C in 1 is reached, the increase in career 36 comes to an end and the track ends flat at its elevated position. The hip stabilizers are in this area of the career 38 . 40 and the shoulder stabilization fork 64 fully clamped against the fuselage and the sewer end of the trunk is up against the spreader bar 24 been pressed as in the 12th other 13th is shown. The hip stabilizers 38 other 40 have the torso through the hips 66 up against the spreader bar 24 raised and the shoulder stabilization fork 64 has firmly up against the shoulders 68 clamped. Thus, the torso is securely held in a centered, unmovable position, ready for the various processing operations such as cutting the anus, opening the body cavity, and gutting to be performed thereon. After these processing steps are completed, the carrier block 32 lowered, which causes the hip stabilizers 38 . 40 and the shoulder stabilization fork 64 be released downwards and outwards from the fuselage. After that, the fuselage can go out from the holding device 10 swung away and transported to the next processing station by its overhead shackle transport line.
Although previously preferred forms of Invention have been described, it can be seen that such Disclosure serves only for explanation and not in a restrictive Meaning in interpreting the scope of the present invention should be used. Obviously, modifications could be made here cited embodiments easily carried out by experts, without departing from the scope of the claims.
The inventor brings hereby expresses his (her) intentions, based on the doctrine of equivalents to obtain the reasonably fair scope of protection of his (her) Invention as relating to any device that is not material but from the literal Scope of protection of the invention differs, as in the following Claims is made, to determine and assess.

Claims

The poultry processing apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) against the spreader bar ( 24 ) is clamped.
Poultry processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) swiveling on a common support ( 32 ) are mounted for a lateral pivoting movement towards and away from one another, the carrier ( 32 ) can be shifted in one direction around the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) while the trunk is against the spreader bar ( 24 ) is clamped.
Poultry processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) with a cam construction ( 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 ) are provided with the stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) is engageable and arranged to cause the stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) swivel towards each other while moving towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved.
Poultry processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that the cam construction ( 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 . 58 ) a fixed component ( 54 ) which has a pair of with the stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) engaged cam surfaces ( 56 . 58 ), the stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are designed to prevent a swiveling reaction in the stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if they move towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are pulled against the surfaces.
Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 Poultry processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a fuselage-engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) and a cam engaging part ( 48 ) on the opposite side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) having.
Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 6, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) which are among the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are arranged and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system essentially with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is supported by the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) against the spreader bar ( 24 ) is clamped.
Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled. Poultry processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the common carrier ( 32 ) of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) for simultaneous movement with the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) if the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) are moved, assembled.
Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes.
60 , 62 ) on the carrier ( 32 ) under the hip stabilizers ( 38 , 40 ) are attached, the carrier ( 32 ) can be moved in one direction in order to adjust the hip stabilizers ( 38 , 40 ) and the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 , 62 ) in the direction of the spreader bar ( 24 ) move while the trunk against the spreader bar ( 24 ) is clamped. Poultry processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) swiveling on a common support ( 32 ) are mounted for a lateral pivoting movement towards and away from each other, the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) on the carrier ( 32 ) under the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) are attached, the carrier ( 32 ) can be shifted in one direction around the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) and the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) move au while the trunk is against the spreader bar ( 24 ) is clamped.
Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes. Poultry processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) a pair of laterally spaced legs on a substantially fork-shaped device ( 64 ) which face outwards from the path of movement of the wearer ( 32 ) protrudes.
) during a movement of these in the direction of the spreader bar ( 24 ), with each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 , 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a pivot connection ( 42 , 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, the lever arm having a part that engages the fuselage ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 , 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) and a cam attacking part ( 48 ) on the opposite side of the swivel connection ( 42 , 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) having. Poultry processing apparatus according to claim 11, further characterized by: a fixed cam construction ( 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 . 58 ) that functionally engage the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) during a movement of these towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) is arranged, each of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) comprises a lever arm which has a swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) between opposite ends of the lever arm, wherein the lever arm engages on the fuselage engaging part ( 46 ) on one side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) and a cam engaging part ( 48 ) on the opposite side of the swivel connection ( 42 . 44 ) with the carrier ( 32 ) having.
) runs. Poultry processing device according to claim 12, characterized in that each of the lever arms has a substantially inverted L-shaped configuration, the cam-engaging part ( 48 ) each lever arm lies in a plane which is essentially parallel to the path of the movement of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) runs, and the fuselage attacking part ( 46 ) each lever arm lies in a plane that is essentially outward from the path of movement of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) towards the spreader bar ( 24 ) runs.
) in response to a displacement of the holding device along a prescribed trajectory. A poultry processing apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized by: a mechanism ( 34 . 36 . 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 . 58 ) to cause the pivoting and upward movement of the hip stabilizers ( 38 . 40 ) in response to the holding device along a prescribed displacement trajectory.
) to cause the hip stabilizers to move up and pivot and the shoulder stabilizers to move up ( 60 , 62 ) in response to displacement of the device along a prescribed trajectory. The poultry processing apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized by: a pair of shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ), which are arranged under the hip stabilizers and can be moved upwards in a stabilizing system with the shoulders of the torso when the torso is clamped against the spreader bar by the hip stabilizers; and a mechanism ( 34 . 36 . 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 . 58 ) to cause the upward movement and pivoting of the hip stabilizers and the upward movement of the shoulder stabilizers ( 60 . 62 ) in response to displacement of the device along a prescribed trajectory.